25.52 USD
-0.31 (-1.2%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 02:59 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DBX. DBX was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. While DBX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. DBX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DBX was profitable.
- In the past year DBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years DBX 4 years were profitable.
- DBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.97%, DBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 59.34%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBX is significantly above the industry average of 10.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.97%) for DBX is below the current ROIC(59.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.97% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 59.34% |
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DBX (19.87%) is better than 83.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
- DBX's Operating Margin of 24.57% is amongst the best of the industry. DBX outperforms 89.93% of its industry peers.
- DBX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.66%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.87% | ||
| GM | 80.66% |
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DBX has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for DBX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DBX has an Altman-Z score of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of DBX (0.39) is worse than 68.70% of its industry peers.
- DBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DBX would need 3.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- DBX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.10. This is in the better half of the industry: DBX outperforms 63.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
ROIC/WACC5.95
WACC9.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that DBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DBX has a worse Current ratio (0.57) than 92.09% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that DBX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DBX (0.57) is worse than 91.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.32% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, DBX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.64% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.44% in the past year.
- DBX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
3.2 Future
- DBX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.92% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.56%
EPS Next 3Y9.38%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.9%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.81%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.86.
- 88.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.39. DBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- DBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32.
- DBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBX is cheaper than 89.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72, DBX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBX is cheaper than 86.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- DBX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y10.56%
EPS Next 3Y9.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DBX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DBX.
Can you provide the valuation status for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is expected to grow by 13.95% in the next year.